yea times are different but i think this was handled the right way. you have permission to hunt however if you hurt yourself you know it is on your shoulders not the landowners. there is a tree stand at one of my hunting spots where a few people hunt and on the ladder their is a sign that reads "this is my treestand, however i do not mind if you use it. the stand is very sturdy however climb at your own risk. please do not tamper with the stand and i hope you get a big one"

anyhow good luck and hopefully you'll get a big un'